It’s not yet Christmas and I feel like I’ve been cooking and baking almost non-stop these days. One more weekend coming up between now and Christmas will likely mean more parties, get togethers…and more cooking. In case you find yourself needing a little break, make it a thrifty one. Here are a bunch of deals you can get right now. Give yourself a break without breaking the bank. Check out the great restaurant coupons and deals below.

Quiznos
Spend $8.00, Receive $2.00 with Ibotta.Click here to print a coupon good for a free dessert with the purchase of one regular sub and fountain drink. This offer is valid through 12/16.

Rainforest CafeClick here to print a coupon good for a free appetizer or kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entree. This offer is valid though 12/31.

Souper SaladClick here to print a coupon good for a $5.99 adult buffet. This offer is valid through 12/14.

Romano’s Macaroni GrillThis coupon gets you $5 off your next visit. This offer is valid through 1/4.

Cinnabon
If you join Club Cinnabon here, you’ll get a coupon good for a free Minibon cinnamon roll and free MochaLatta.

Did you know that your local grocery stores and drug stores have sales cycles. And, did you know that there are specific items that go on sale every month? Furthermore, can you believe that it’s already June?! Well, this month you can find lots of great summer deals. Check out this month’s sales and clearance items.

National Dairy Month. I bet you didn’t realize that June is National Dairy Month. I don’t think we have that on our family calendar 😉 Look for deals on milk, milk-cereal combos, ice cream, cheese, butter, eggs and yogurt. Sometimes, stores will display the “discount” by offering a store coupon for those products. So, keep your eyes open for either discounts or coupons on all dairy products.

Gardening. Well, for those of us whose temperatures have already started lingering in the 90s, our gardening season is just ending. For those of you who live in places where people can actually enjoy being outside and do some gardening in the summer, be sure to check out deals on plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets and water hoses.

Clearance. Clearance this month looks more like an early preparation for fall and winter: jackets, sweaters, umbrellas and rain boots as well as wreaths from Memorial Day.

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! Now, I’m going to be very honest with you. My husband and I just had a conversation about not having enough time to figure out what we are going to get/do for each other. So, we decided to put off “celebrating” until the weekend. We tend to not go out to eat on Valentine’s weekend–because it’s crowded and expensive. However, we do like to do simple, inexpensive but special things for each other.

Apparently, we are not alone. Valentine’s day doesn’t have to be expensive and below is a list of a few companies that want to help you keep your costs down by offering freebies, discounts and all-around great deals. So, check out the deals you can get in honor of Valentine’s Day tomorrow!

A lot of kids started back to school today. My Facebook feed is being blown up with cute kids excited for their first day of the new school year. Most of them were wearing new clothes and shoes too. Back to school shopping is a tradition in most houses and many states have adopted a tax free day for this very reason. Check and see if your state is on there. To find out the full details of the “rules” of the tax free day, click on the link provided.

Do you have a BBQ hangover? Too many ribs? You aren’t alone!But if you can get off the couch and make it to the store, there are a lot after the 4th sales going on. Don’t miss out. Here’s what you should get.

Fireworks-this is obvious, but you’ll have to search. Most firework stands close up early on the 4th, but you can find some leftovers. Stores like Target and Wal-Mart usually have packages too that they cut way back the day after.Meat and BBQ supplies-A lot of stores stock up on meat and reduce it the day after to move it out more quickly. It’s definitely worth checking out since you can freeze meat.Bread-more specifically buns. These make amazing garlic toast, so buy them up!Department store sales-Most places like at the mall and such are having 4th of July sales. You can usually find really great deals coupled with coupons they’ve either sent out or they are handing out.Decorations-All the plates, cups and other decorations for the 4th will be on sale. Go back even on the 6th for deeper discounts. And I’ll let you in on a secret, food tastes the same on those plates a few days later.

The most powerful card in your wallet isn’t your debit card, it can be you library card. They are free and open you up to a whole new world of Thrifty Diva living and can provide a lot of summer fun for your family. In addition to books, here are some other things your library card can get you.

1. Movies and books on CD. A lot libraries have movies that you can check out for long periods of time. They aren’t new, but they are just as entertaining the second time around. There are some libraries that have digital downloads for books so you can listen to them on your MP3 player.

2. Free museum entries. Some libraries will have tickets to things like museums to give to library members. Ask your library staff if they have anything like that.

3. Free internet. The library has been known for their free internet and computers for a while. If you can’t afford to buy a computer or have interent, the library is a great place to still get in on all the online action.

4. Access to expensive software. A lot of libraries have their computers stocked with really expensive software like Photoshop and the rest of the Adobe creative suite. Use their programs instead of buying your own.

5. Peace and quiet. Libraries are known for this. This is especially appealing to me as a mom. Our library has awesome couches and it’s nice and quiet. It’s a great place to get away and just read without interruptions from the world.